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Extreme heat and wildfire smoke prompted weather warnings across B.C. this week. We spoke with Nicole Mucci and Dr. Michael Schwandt about how heat impacts vulnerable people in the province.

How much protein are you eating? We spoke with fitness instructor Karina Inkster about why protein is such a focus on our grocery shelves.

The premiers of nine provinces announced that they’re removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. But will this be enough to combat the threat of more tariffs from Trump? Northern Lights Estate Winery owner Doug Bell and B.C. Food & Beverage CEO James Donaldson share their perspectives.

We looked at some of the best beach reads and what makes a book a summer success with Kootenay-based author Angie Abdou.  

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports next month. So how should Canada react? Michael Devereux, a professor at UBC's Vancouver School of Economics, joined the program to take your calls.

Are you looking for a new place to connect with people? We'll hear more about the unique places where you can forge new friendships and why younger people are feeling more lonely.

Former B.C. Liberal MLA and education minister Mike Bernier is the new leader of the Centre B.C. party. We asked our audience if their perspective is reflected in the province's political landscape.

Spain emerged victorious in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0. BC Today's World Cup panel came back to discuss how it all went and what being a host city has meant for Vancouver.

 BC Today gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer all your gardening questions

After a stormy night in many parts of the province, several new wildfires are burning, including the Brunswick complex fires, which have doubled in size over the last week. CBC reporter Troy Charles joined the program for the latest on the fire and fire ecologist James Whitehead talked about what can be done to reduce the risk of more fires.

A wildfire is growing near Pemberton and officials have issued evacuation alerts for parts of the area. We checked in with reporter Alanna Kelly who is on the ground in the community. We're deep into festival season and this weekend is no exception. We hear from the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and the Port Moody Ribfest about good music and good eats. Corbin Murdoch from the Vancouver Folk Music...

Canfor closes another mill in Prince George. It's the latest blow for an industry facing growing challenges. Forester David Elstone joined the program to discuss the impact of the closure and what B.C. needs to do to stabilize the forestry sector.

Safety concerns continue to rise for E-scooters after two serious collisions. We looked at how to make the roads safe for everyone who uses them with Alex Bigazzi, an associate professor in UBC's department of civil engineering.

Vancouver city council is holding a public hearing on the city's proposal to build 17 "villages" across the city. The new villages would feature a mix of commercial and residential spaces. So, if you designed a neighbourhood, what would it look like? Vancouver housing advocate Peter Waldkirch joined the program.

Descendants of Canadians can now apply for citizenship, with many of these described "lost Canadians" looking to make the move here. We talked to immigration lawyer Ciara McLean about what this all means. 

When does picky eating go from a childhood phase to a long-term problem? Behaviour consultant Lauren Binnendyk discusses ways to convince picky eaters to try new foods and stop mealtime battles from ruining dinner.

ER closures and escalating strike action by B.C.'s nurses are just the latest issues for the province's health-care sector. So how can we ensure residents have access to care? B.C. rural health advocate Paul Adams and Jason Sutherland, director of the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research at UBC, joined the show.

Prince Harry is back in the U.K. this week as family tensions continue to rise. But has the British royal family passed its prime? Royal commentator Ed Wang joined the program.

Two wildfires continue to grow in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon. We looked at what the wildfire future could look like, and how it might impact your summer plans with Lori Daniels, co-director of the UBC Centre for Wildfire Coexistence.

B.C. nurses are escalating their job action around the province. We bring you the latest from the picket lines in Surrey and discuss the realities of being a nurse in the province. UBC Okanagan nursing professor Katrina Plamondon joined the program.

Two Vancouver radio stations went dark this week, the long-standing all-news station CityNews 1130 and Sportsnet 650. So what does the changing landscape of media look like now? Toronto Metropolitan University journalism professor April Lindgren joined the show.

The B.C. government has announced it plans to take legal action against OpenAI for the role the company allegedly played in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. Madeleine Ransom, Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence, Wellbeing and Ethics, and Allard School of Law adjunct professor Jon Festinger joined the show.

Have you heard of Looksmaxxing? We'll take a look at what's behind a growing fixation with physical perfection in young men, at any cost. Clinical counsellor Dave Vass, and John Oliffe, a professor at UBC's school of nursing and the chair of the Men’s Health Research program, join the show.

We'll bring you the latest information on an international operation that has resulted in charges against 37 defendants with ties to three India-based transnational organized crime groups. The CBC's Jason Proctor joins the show with the details. Vancouver hosts its last World Cup match with Switzerland and Colombia playing in the Round of 16. We'll look at what the games have brought to the city a...

TransLink fares increased by an average of five per cent last week. Should government provide more funding to expand service and get prices down? Denis Agar from Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders took your calls.